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Mi'kmaq Settlement Act

Aroostook Band of Micmacs v. Ryan 484 F.3d 41 (1st Cir. 2007)

Former employees of the Micmacs filed complaints with the Maine Human Rights Commission alleging violations of their rights under state law. In response, the Micmacs contended that they possess inherent sovereign rights to control their internal tribal matters. According to the Tribe, employment decisions are a function of tribal government not subject to state regulation. The First Circuit concurred with the State’s argument that MICSA 25 USCS §1725(a) applies to the Micmacs.

Mi'kmaq Nation Restoration Act

Enacted in 2023, pursuant to authority provided by Congress in the federal Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act of 1991, this state statute codifies a jurisdictional agreement that was negotiated between the Mi'kmaq Nation and the State of Maine. It provides that the Mi'kmaq Nation has the same jurisdictional rights and benefits as the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation. Title 30, Chapter 603.

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